Orissa Irrigation Act, 1959. Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Odisha Document type Legislation Date 1959 (1994) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to irrigation, assessment and levy of water rate and cess in force in different parts of the State of Orissa, and to provide for the regulation of use of water from Government sources. Subject Water Keyword Irrigation Waterworks Inland waters Inspection Water abstraction Water charges Water supply Basic legislation Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act provides for the construction and maintenance of irrigation works, and prescribes the basic water rates to be made applicable to various classes of irrigation systems for which water is to be supplied. Full text English Website www.india.gov.in References - Legislation Implemented by Orissa Irrigation Rules, 1961. Legislation | India | 1961 Keyword: Irrigation, Waterworks, Inspection, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX